1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2004 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2004 GMC Yukon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2004 GMC Yukon. (295 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 600 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Yukon (448 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2004 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
| Model | V8 Volante | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2414 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 117 L |
